When reading the word “admiral” I can only hear it in the whispered voice of Ricardo Montalbán.

When reading the word “admiral” I can only hear it in the whispered voice of Ricardo Montalbán.

I absolutely love Moulin Rouge the film. I did not care for Moulin Rouge the stage musical.

I absolutely love Moulin Rouge the film. I did not care for Moulin Rouge the stage musical.

I have a new essay up at Richmond Family Magazine’s DadZone: “Adulting”: But in 2025, every single online account I’ve managed for...

I have a new essay up at Richmond Family Magazine’s DadZone: “Adulting”:

But in 2025, every single online account I’ve managed for my son needs a different set of steps to transition them to an “adult” account, with different ramifications. My access to his doctor’s patient portal account turns off on his birthday; he’ll need to authorize us again if he wants us to have access. His Apple account? Parts of it will transition automatically (like the ability to remotely manage his screen time), but not others (like restricting App Store purchases), depending on our “Family” settings.

I’ve been a proud card-carrying member of the ACLU since 2004. I’ve never had need to ask them for help directly until a couple of weeks...

I’ve been a proud card-carrying member of the ACLU since 2004. I’ve never had need to ask them for help directly until a couple of weeks ago when my son’s healthcare was denied because of who he is.

My phone conversations with them have been invaluable. Please consider your own membership/donation.

It took less than two days to deny my son healthcare. www.wric.com/news/loca…

It took less than two days to deny my son healthcare. www.wric.com/news/loca…

When my neighbor suffers I pity, because I put myself in his place: a monarch pities none, because he has never been, can never be, in any...

When my neighbor suffers I pity, because I put myself in his place: a monarch pities none, because he has never been, can never be, in any other place than his own. A monarch is an egoist by nature, the egoist par excellence. A thousand traits show that this kind of men have no point of contact with the rest of humanity.

– Thomas Paine

The President of the United States has accused me of “chemically mutilating” my son. Anyone who supports or defends this cruel,...

The President of the United States has accused me of “chemically mutilating” my son. Anyone who supports or defends this cruel, tyrannical regime cannot be my friend and does not have my respect. I’m done listening.

Hugs to my fellow parents of a trans person. I’ve got your back. No tyrant gets to decide who’s allowed to be a person.

Hugs to my fellow parents of a trans person. I’ve got your back. No tyrant gets to decide who’s allowed to be a person.

Our new Secretary of Transportation was on Road Rules: All Stars so at least he has experience.

Our new Secretary of Transportation was on Road Rules: All Stars so at least he has experience.

The only way to truly billionaire-proof the internet is to a) abolish billionaires and b) abolish the system that allows people to become...

The only way to truly billionaire-proof the internet is to a) abolish billionaires and b) abolish the system that allows people to become billionaires. Short of that, any levees we build will need constant tending, reinforcement, and re-evaluation.

Cory Doctorow, Pluralistic for 23 Jan 2025

This is a micro.blog test post to Threads.

This is a micro.blog test post to Threads.

This is a post I’m posting to test micro.blog integration with Bluesky. Here is a URL in plaintext: example.com Here is a URL that I’m...

This is a post I’m posting to test micro.blog integration with Bluesky. Here is a URL in plaintext: example.com

Here is a URL that I’m putting inside markdown

Here is a screenshot of me composing the post in Safari on iPadOS 18.2.1

Remember to use your own eyes. Sometimes a Nazi salute isn’t at all “confusing” or “awkward” but is an actual Nazi salute....

Remember to use your own eyes. Sometimes a Nazi salute isn’t at all “confusing” or “awkward” but is an actual Nazi salute. x.com/atrupar/s…

The most efficient, long-term way to clear red notification dots in a Meta product (Facebook, Instagram, Threads) is to ignore them.

The most efficient, long-term way to clear red notification dots in a Meta product (Facebook, Instagram, Threads) is to ignore them.

Test link to Puzzmo

Test link to Puzzmo

John Williams’s Theme from Superman has no lyrics, but in your brain it does.

John Williams’s Theme from Superman has no lyrics, but in your brain it does.

“Open up your heart and let the Patrick Swayze Christmas in We’ll gather at the Road House With our next of kin”

“Open up your heart and let the Patrick Swayze Christmas in

We’ll gather at the Road House With our next of kin”

I think my dissonance with the musical Mamma Mia (despite my love of ABBA) is that it has multiple diegetic musical numbers and that feels...

I think my dissonance with the musical Mamma Mia (despite my love of ABBA) is that it has multiple diegetic musical numbers and that feels like cheating.

From the other room I heard my kid talking about the difference between an en dash and an em dash and I immediately SPRUNG INTO ACTION.

From the other room I heard my kid talking about the difference between an en dash and an em dash and I immediately SPRUNG INTO ACTION.

I hate Uncle Jamie.

I hate Uncle Jamie.

“Don’t turn in your homework using Times New Dumbass” is a thing I just said aloud.

“Don’t turn in your homework using Times New Dumbass” is a thing I just said aloud.

One should not build a voice assistant without allowing the user some way to manually set Katherine Priority.

One should not build a voice assistant without allowing the user some way to manually set Katherine Priority.

A future archeologist who discovers my phone might think these names were common, not that I was trying to make it easier to command a...

A future archeologist who discovers my phone might think these names were common, not that I was trying to make it easier to command a stupid robot to call my wife.

Really made the medical receptionist super defensive when I asked if they’d pay me $50 if they forgot about one of my appointments. My...

Really made the medical receptionist super defensive when I asked if they’d pay me $50 if they forgot about one of my appointments.

My bad.

At the risk of scorching you with the hottest of takes, the guitar solos in Pink Pony Club are pretty bitchin’.

At the risk of scorching you with the hottest of takes, the guitar solos in Pink Pony Club are pretty bitchin’.